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This weekend, the dream of the 1990s is alive at the multiplex: the lusty teenagers of “American Pie” are all grown up in “American Reunion,” and “Titanic,” the decade’s biggest commercial success, gets a deluxe 3D rerelease. Find out what the critics have to say.

“American Reunion”

Who would have thought we’d see the “American Pie” kids grow and mature? Critics say that while “American Reunion” boasts a few good gags, it mostly coasts on the goodwill these characters have earned over the years. The gang from East Great Falls reunites for a high school reunion, and discovers that much has changed since their wild teenage years: most have accepted the responsibilities of adulthood — with the exception of Stiffler, naturally. Still, being a grownup doesn’t ensure that you’ll be free from from lustful thoughts or public embarrassment. “American Reunion” is currently at 53 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer; check out some of the reviews here: Read More »

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